Good enough to make some 3 Series buyers think twice, the 2013 BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible speak to many BMW enthusiasts as well as younger buyers wanting an easier entrée into the joy of driving. And you can enjoy the 1 Series as aggressively as you care to, with an entry-level 128i offering 230 horsepower for around $32,000 and the new up-power 135is costing about $44,000 for its 320 turbocharged horses. Convertible variants across the line add the option of open-air motoring.

This is a great, well-built car, with many features that make driving the car every day an absolute pleasure. It is very solid, comfortable for long journey, and feels very safe. There are a lot of technology-heavy devices in this car, and they are the most complete/usable versions I have experienced. Previous cars had similar features, that just didn't work as well.